The Weeknd Says He Wants to Go by His Birth Name. Here's Why – NBC Chicago
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The 33-year-old Canadian singer may soon start going by his birth name, Abel Tesfaye, after being known as The Weeknd throughout his Grammy-winning career.
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The Weeknd Says He Wants to Go by His Birth Name. Here's Why – NBC
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